Mexican-Style Baked Pork Chops with Cheesy Rice
Mexican-Style Baked Pork Chops with Cheesy Rice brings tender, juicy chops tucked into tomato-picante rice that soaks up bold taco-seasoned flavor. Sweet green bell peppers add freshness, while melted Cheddar creates a rich, comforting finish. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner that feels special enough for casual gatherings and family meals.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican-Style Baked Pork Chops with Cheesy Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chops and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set them aside.
- 3
In the prepared baking dish, combine the water, rice, tomato sauce, picante sauce, and taco seasoning. Place the chops in the rice mixture and top with the bell pepper slices. Cover the dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the chops are no longer pink inside and the rice is tender, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Uncover the dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
- 5
Bake again, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Calories 1007.38 kcal High 50%
- Protein 57.82 g Good Source 116%
- Carbohydrate 74.99 g 27%
- Total Fat 52.34 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 12.29 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.66 mg High 50%
- Sodium 2100.5 mg High 91%
- Dietary Fiber 8.89 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 11.68 g --
- Added Sugars 5.98 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 327.84 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 5.6 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 616.18 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 90.96 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 7.52 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mexican Style Baked Pork Chops with Cheesy Rice is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Cooking Spray, Green Bell Pepper, and Long Grain Rice. Each serving provides about 1007.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican-Style Baked Pork Chops with Cheesy Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Cooking Spray, Green Bell Pepper, Long-Grain Rice, Picante Sauce. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican-Style Baked Pork Chops with Cheesy Rice?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1007.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican-Style Baked Pork Chops with Cheesy Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mexican-Style Baked Pork Chops with Cheesy Rice healthy?
- Mexican-Style Baked Pork Chops with Cheesy Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1007.38 calories and 57.82 g of protein, or 116% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2100.5 mg (91% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.29 g (61% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.98 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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